"By Siddaramaiah, for Siddaramaiah": Karnataka LoP Ashoka criticizes Lokayukta's handling of MUDA scam investigation

Taking to 'X', Ashoka raised concerns over what he deemed a biased and ineffective investigation, one that had "no chance of delivering justice."

Ashoka remarked, "The Lokayukta investigation conducted in the MUDA scam was an investigation conducted by Siddaramaiah, for Siddaramaiah, and for Siddaramaiah, and no one was sure that justice would be delivered in this." He pointed out the glaring conflicts of interest, adding, "Before the MUDA scam investigation, the Chief Ministers, Ministers, @INCKarnataka MLAs had given a clean chit to the accused Siddaramaiah and his wife."

The Opposition leader also accused the Lokayukta police of turning a blind eye to the truth. "The Lokayukta police have also given the same in the form of a 'B report' a little late. There is nothing surprising in this," Ashoka remarked, dismissing the closure report as predictable.

Ashoka did not hold back in his condemnation, referring to the investigation as a "historic tragedy." He stated, "It is a 'historic tragedy' for the state to interrogate the accused CM Siddaramaiah and his wife on the pretext of just one day."

The Leader of the Opposition sharply criticized the Congress government's actions, alleging that they were deliberately avoiding a proper investigation. "Justice has been destroyed in the corrupt Congress government. This evil Congress government has given a 'samadhi of justice' by giving a clean chit without conducting a proper investigation," he said.

Ashoka with a direct challenge to Siddaramaiah, said, "CM Siddaramaiah's attempt to close the case and bury the truth without providing complete evidence to the court will not succeed. Siddaramaiah, who ate salt, must drink water, not today, but tomorrow."

Earlier, The Karnataka Lokayukta Police have issued a notice to complainant Snehamayi Krishna, stating that allegations in the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam case could not be substantiated due to a lack of evidence.

The notice, issued by Lokayukta SP Udesh, declares the case "not actionable," leading to the submission of a final report to the competent court.

Reacting to the Notice, Snehamayi Krishna strongly criticised the Lokayukta, accusing it of shielding political leaders and vowing to challenge the report in court.

"It is proven what I doubted about Lokayukta. Lokayukta officials behaved like they have sold their soul to political leaders. Though I have submitted all required documents, Lokayukta police have given a notice saying that they're going to file a B report stating there is no evidence against Siddaramaiah, Parvathi Siddaramaiah, Mallikarjun Swami, and Devaraj," Krishna said. (ANI)